Nov
10
Mon
Computer Tutor two-hour session Nov. 10th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This is a special two-hour class where the students get special help with whatever issues they are encountering (but the instructor will NOT repair hardware, so don’t bring your malfunctioning device for diagnostics).  The session is free to the public, and provided by Evangeline Parish Library.  Space is limited to 15 students, adult students only, please.  Priority is given to registrants living, working, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  To register, call 363-1369.

Nov
11
Tue
Library closed for Veterans’ Day
Nov 11 all-day
Nov
18
Tue
Quilting class with Stacie Ardoin Nov. 18th @ Main Library
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Tonight’s “Talented Tuesday” presentation from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is “Quilting Class” with Stacie Ardoin.  Everybody is welcome, and admission is free.  Come learn more about quilting!

Nov
24
Mon
Library Board of Control meeting Nov. 24th @ Main Library
Nov 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control meeting originally scheduled for Monday Nov. 17th has been rescheduled for Monday Nov. 24th at 4 p.m. at the main library.

Nov
27
Thu
Library closed for Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 27 through Nov. 29th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 27 @ 12:00 am – Dec 1 @ 8:00 am

The main library and all branches will be closed beginning Thurs. Nov. 27th until Monday Dec. 1st.  We wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving.

Dec
15
Mon
Library “fine free” Dec. 15 through Jan. 15
Dec 15 2014 @ 8:00 am – Jan 15 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Library “fine free” month is Dec. 15, 2014, through Jan. 15, 2015.  Return any items in good condition, and have all fines and fees on the items waived.

Dec
24
Wed
Library closed for Christmas holidays, Dec. 24 through Dec. 28th
Dec 24 @ 8:00 am – Dec 28 @ 11:45 pm

The main library and all branches will be closed Thurs. Dec. 24th through Sunday Dec. 28th.  We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Dec
31
Wed
Library closed for New Year’s holiday Dec. 31st through Jan. 4th
Dec 31 2014 @ 8:00 am – Jan 4 2015 @ 11:45 pm

The Library will be closed for New Year’s holiday Wednesday Dec. 31st through Sunday Jan. 4th.  We wish everybody a very happy and safe New Year’s and look forward to serving you in 2015.

Jan
13
Tue
The Family Tree hosts Healthy Family event Jan. 13th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Family Tree will conduct a special informational meeting for its Healthy Families program on Jan. 13th at 6 p.m. at the new main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte, LA 70586).  Everybody is welcome.  Come and learn more about the organization and about how it can help your family.

Jan
15
Thu
“Fine Free” Last Day
Jan 15 all-day

Jan. 15th is the LAST DAY to have all fines and fees on late items waived.  Return any item or items in good condition by the close of business on Jan. 15th and have all fines and fees on the items waived.

Jan
17
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meeting @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 17 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 17th, at the new main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte) at 9:30 a.m.  Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, the author of “Cajun Prairie,” will be the guest speaker.  Everybody is invited.

Jan
19
Mon
Library closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 19 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Monday, Jan. 19th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

Jan
20
Tue
Friends of the Library meeting @ Evangeline Parish main library
Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Friends of the Evangeline Parish Library will hold their first meeting of 2015 on Tues. Jan. 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the new main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte).  Everybody is invited.  Come and bring a friend!

Jan
27
Tue
Library Board of Control meeting Jan. 27 4 p.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet Tues. Jan. 27th at 4 p.m. at the new main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte, LA 70586).  The meeting is open to everybody, and public attendance and comments are welcome and encouraged.  An agenda will be posted at the library no later than Monday Jan. 26th.

Feb
7
Sat
Friends of Library “Sweet Deal” Sale Begins
Feb 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Beginning Sat. Feb. 7, the Friends of the Library will host a two-week “Sweet Deal” sale for used books, paperbacks, and more.  Paperbacks are 5 cents each, and hardbacks 25 cents.  There will also be magazines, music CDs and some VHS tapes.  The main sale location is the main library in Ville Platte.  Sale will be open in the multipurpose room and at the Friends corner.  The multipurpose room portion of the sale will be closed for approximately one hour during scheduled children’s programming in the room.

Feb
16
Mon
Mamou Library closed Lundi Gras @ Mamou Branch Library
Feb 16 all-day

The Mamou Branch Library will be closed Monday Feb. 16 for Lundi Gras.

Feb
17
Tue
Libraries closed for Mardi Gras @ Evangeline Parish Library
Feb 17 all-day

The main library (Ville Platte) and all branches will be closed Tuesday Feb. 17 for Mardi Gras.

Feb
21
Sat
Last day for Friends “Sweet Deal” sale
Feb 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The “Sweet Deal” sale at the main library ends at noon today.

Feb
23
Mon
Main Library and all branches closed
Feb 23 @ 8:00 am – Feb 24 @ 8:00 pm

The Main Library and all branches will be closed Monday Feb. 23rd and Tues. Feb. 24th due to weather.

Feb
24
Tue
Main library and all branches closed due to weather
Feb 24 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Monday Feb. 23rd and Tues. Feb. 24th due to weather.

Mar
2
Mon
Computer Tutor class at Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Computer Tutor  class from 10 a.m. till noon at the Mamou Branch Library.  Register at the Mamou Branch.  The class is free and limited to 15 participants.  Priority is given to persons living, working, going to school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  Others will be on a space available list.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

 

Computer Tutor class at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Computer Tutor class will be offered at the Basile branch on March 2nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Register at the Basile Branch.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Priority is given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Mar
9
Mon
Computer Basics class in Ville Platte @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Computer Basics class at the Main Library from 10 a.m. till noon on March 9th.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Computer Tutor class in Ville Platte @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Computer Tutor class will be held on March 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the main library.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (ages 18 and up).

Mar
10
Tue
Book Club Event Featuring Author Gary Stewart
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The “Food for Thought” Book Club and the Library will co-sponsor a special meeting of the club on Tues. March 10th in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  Gary Stewart, author of “The Most Dangerous Animal of All: Searching for My Father and Finding the Zodiac Killer” will discuss his book.  Space is limited to 60 participants.  A sign up sheet is available at the main library.  Also please note this is an adult only event: no children will be allowed in the room during the program.

Hospice Presentation
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Fran Guillory with Hospice will do an informational presentation in the main library’s multipurpose room on Tues. March 10th at 5:30 p.m.  This is an adult only event.  Pre-registration is not required.

Hospice Presentation @ Main Library
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Hospice presentation is open to all, in the multipurpose room at 5:30 p.m. on Tues. March 10th.

Mar
21
Sat
Cops for a Cure 5K Run/Walk @ Main Library grounds
Mar 21 all-day

The Ville Platte Police Department presents “Cops for a Cure” 5K Run/ Walk on Sat. March 21st.  The group will form up on the grounds of the main library, with on site registration beginning at 8 a.m.  The Run/ Walk starts at 9 a.m. Early registration and T-shirt sales end March 1st!

Registration fee is $25.00 for participants age 13 and up.  For those 12 and under, registration is $5.00.  T-Shirts are NOT included in the registration.  They can be purchased separately until March 1st.  All proceeds benefit the Evangeline Parish Relay for Life.

Please note that NO registrations or registration fees are being accepted at the library.  To register or for more information, please call Connie at 363-1313 (police department) or 831-9915.  Thank you.

Also please note that NO vehicles or 4 wheelers or horses are allowed on the library grounds.

Mar
23
Mon
Internet Step 1 class at main library, Ville Platte @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Internet Step 1 class will be held at the Main Library on March 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  Others will be accepted on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Tablets and EReaders class at main library March 23rd @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take the FREE Tablet 101 class at the main library on March 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about how to use tablets and ereaders.  Bring your own tablet and/or ereader and get assistance as you learn how to use it better.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Mar
24
Tue
Library Board of Control meets in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will conduct its regular meeting at the Mamou Branch Library at 4  p.m. on March 24th.  The meeting is open to the public.

Ebay 101 Program @ Main Library
Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Learn more about Ebay and how to use it effectively.  Library Associate Emily Fontenot will present a program on Ebay at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 24th at the Main Library.  The event is free and is open to all adults.

Ebay for Beginners presentation
Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate Emily Fontenot will present “Ebay for Beginners” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 24th.  Pre-registration is not required.

Mar
26
Thu
Organizational meeting for new mystery book club @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The first meeting of the new “Mystery Book Club” will be held at noon on Thurs. March 26 in the multipurpose room of the Evangeline Parish Main Library.  Everybody is invited.  We will discuss what we consider a mystery, what types of mysteries we would be interested in reading, and how we will select them.

Mar
31
Tue
Computer Tutor class at Pine Prairie Prescott Branch @ Pine Prairie Rev. Leslie Prescott Library Branch
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Take this FREE Computer Tutor class on March 31st from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Pine Prairie Branch Library.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the Pine Prairie Library or call the library.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  Bring your computer questions and have a certified instructor answer them for you.

Computer Tutor class at Turkey Creek Branch March 31st @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take this FREE Computer Tutor class from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31st at the Turkey Creek Branch Library.  Register at the Turkey Creek Branch or call the branch.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  Bring your computer questions and have them answered by a certified instructor.

10 Minute Block Quilting with Stacy @ Main Library
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stacy Ardoin will present a class on 10 Minute Block Quilting in the multipurpose room of the main library  at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 31st.  The class is open to all adults and is free.

Apr
3
Fri
Libraries closed for Good Friday @ Evangeline Parish Library
Apr 3 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

Apr
4
Sat
Library closed April 4th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Apr 4 all-day

There will be no Saturday hours during the Easter weekend.

Apr
13
Mon
Email 101 class at main library Apr. 13th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Take this FREE Email 101 class from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13th at the main library, Ville Platte.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Windows 8, step 1, class at main library April 13th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take this FREE class on April 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the main library to learn more about Windows 8 and how to use it better with less effort.  Register at the main library or by calling 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  The follow up class to this one will be given later in the month.

Apr
18
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday April 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  Everybody is welcome.

Apr
21
Tue
Paper Folding and Re-Purposing Old Books with Suzy
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate and Outreach Coordinator Suzy Lemoine will present “Paper Folding and Re-Purposing Old Books” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. April 21st at 6 p.m.  This is a workshop with hands-on activities as well as demonstrations.  The event is FREE, and pre-registration at the main library or by calling the library at 363-1369 is encouraged but not required.  Come join the fun!

Apr
27
Mon
Windows 8 step 2 class at the main library April 27th @ Main LIbrary, Ville Platte
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This is the FREE follow-up class to Windows 8 step 1, which was given on April 13th.  However, you are welcome to take this class without taking the first one if you already have some familiarity with Windows 8.

Windows 8 step 2 will be given from 10 a.m. to noon on April 27th at the Main Library (Ville Platte).  To register for this FREE class, register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

 

Internet step 2 class at the main library April 27th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This is the follow up class to Internet Step 1, which was offered in March.  However, you can take this class without having taken the first class.

This FREE class will be given on April 27th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the main library (Ville Platte).  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

 

May
4
Mon
Word Basic class at main library May 4th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This FREE class in Word Basic will be held May 4th from 10 a.m. to noon at the main library (Ville Platte).  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Computer security class at main library May 4th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This FREE class in Computer Security will be offered at the main library (Ville Platte) on May 4th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

May
5
Tue
Squirrels 101 with Ken
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate and Facilities Manager Ken Johnson will present “Squirrels 101” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. May 5th at 6 p.m.  The program is FREE, and open to all.  Pre-registration at the main library or by calling the library at 363-1369 is encouraged but not required.

May
6
Wed
Libraries closed for Staff Workshop Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 6 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed to the public on Wed. May 6th all day.  Staff from throughout the parish will be attending Staff Workshop Day in Ville Platte in preparation for Summer Reading.

May
12
Tue
Reception for Student Art Exhibit, Tues. May 12th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in main library multipurpose room @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

There will be a reception for the Student Art Exhibit on Tues. May 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the main library multipurpose room.

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